PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Trio takes a gamble with major changes ahead of Vuokatti World Cup
Finland hosts season's final competition around 100 skiers from 17 countries
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IPC-supported athletes celebrate results at Dubai 2021 Grand Prix
Through NPC Development Programme, athletes reach new heights at first international World Para Athletics competition since pandemic began
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Paralympic champions kick off 2021 season at star-studded Tunis GP
Africa's largest Para athletics competition kicks off with nearly 480 athletes from 59 countries
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Paris 2024 to become first climate positive Games
Climate strategy to considerably reduce CO2 emissions and offset in excess of its residual emissions linked to the event, in line with Paris Agreement
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World's best return to action at season-opening Al Ain World Cup
Female shooters to compete for the first time for hosts UAE as Saudi Arabia and Yemen also make maiden-appearance at next year's Worlds venue
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Nurulasyiqah Mohammad Taha: I don't want to be at the mercy of the virus
Missing out on Tokyo 2020 qualification, boccia athlete still finds ways to stay motivated
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Comcast extends Team USA partnership
To highlight diversity, equity and inclusion efforts with commitment to lasting social impact
Birth of blind football in Malawi
Sight 2020 Direct charity uses blind football to support youths with vision impairment
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Finland's Pyy uses Para Nordic skiing to advocate for the environment
'Winter is very important to me and I want the generations after me to also experience that,' says skier who will be in action at Vuokatti World Cup
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'Women need to see women playing,' Poynton
Australian coach and World Para Ice Hockey Technical Advisor on a mission to grow the female side of the sport